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Great beaches in Ireland
Garryvoe
Garryvoe beach is a gently sloping, sandy/pebble beach on a long stretch of coast. It faces south-east but is vulnera...
Ballybunnion South
Ballybunnion South is a beach that faces west onto the Atlantic ocean, making the water rough at times. A thin strip ...
Half Moon
The bathing area is situated halfway on the South Bull Wall and can be accessed from there. Notably, it is not a beach.
Sandycove Beach
Sandycove beach is a small seaside spot with shallow water perfect for paddling and beautiful views. The suburb boast...
Loughshinny Beach
Loughshinny Beach is a small, sheltered sandy cove that gently slopes down. It is located in close proximity to Lough...
Grange
Grange is a remote beach near Fethard on Sea located on the Hook Head peninsula. Parking is available on the roadside.
Newtown Cove
Newtown Cove, Co Waterford, boasts a stony beach, deep water access via ladders and a slipway. It has a large car par...
Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh
Carrowmore Beach is a beautiful sandy area that includes sandy dune towards the east. However, swimming is restricted...
Naran
Naran beach is a sheltered cove beach, located on the Atlantic coast of Ireland, spanning 2km in length. It boasts a ...
Glassilaun, Killary
Glassilaun, a protected landscape, is a picturesque 600m long sandy beach located between Killary (Little) and Renvyl...
White Strand, Caherciveen
White Strand is a small sandy cove facing west, approximately 450m long. It is protected from the Atlantic's waves by...
Seafield, Quilty
Seafield Beach is a peaceful sandy shore situated in a rural area of County Clare. It is only 3km from Quilty village...
Garretstown
Garrettstown Beach, a sandy beach with gentle slope, faces south and is bordered by rocky cliffs. The beach area is s...
Stroove
Stroove Beach is a small sandy beach with rocky headlands to the east and west. The tidal phase during the day expose...
Ballyvooney
Ballyvooney Cove, located 1.5 km east of Stradbally village, boasts a picturesque stony beach.
White Rock Beach
White Rock is a small beach accessible via approximately 100 steps from Vico Road, or alternatively via Killiney beac...
Dog's Bay, Roundstone
Dog's Bay in Co Galway is a popular destination for summer holidaymakers due to its naturally protected horseshoe-sha...
Dunmoran Beach
Dunmoran Beach is a sandy beach with sand dunes as its backdrop. Though not formally designated, a proposed National ...
Grattan Road Beach
Grattan Road Beach is a stunning, sandy beach that overlooks Galway Bay, offering breathtaking views that extend to C...
Dollymount Strand
Dollymount Strand, located on North Bull Island in Dublin Bay, is the closest large beach to Dublin City Centre. This...